Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán where Sevilla FC play host to Real Betis Balompié in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sevilla FC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alfredo Serrano.


0.00
Sevilla FC kick off!
3.47
Hugo Aguilar threads the ball through to Alejandro Rodriguez. Alejandro Rodriguez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Frederico Marquitos!
4.53
Dario Arpinon makes a simple pass to Eben Dugbatey. Eben Dugbatey knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roberto Carmona.
8.51
Davy Van Der Schaaf threads a neat ball through to Luis Lopes. Luis Lopes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Maryn Bourgois. Maryn Bourgois rushes past Ricardo Ruiz! Maryn Bourgois looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
15.30
Saidu A. Adeshina sees space and advances. Saidu A. Adeshina flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Marquez controls it well on his chest. Gabriel Marquez knocks in a cross ball towards Maryn Bourgois. Maryn Bourgois finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Sebastiao Faria manages to keep it out.
21.59
Saidu A. Adeshina runs forward with the ball. Saidu A. Adeshina sees Maryn Bourgois in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Maryn Bourgois knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Marquez. Gabriel Marquez flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
27.44
Alberto Caminero kicks a strong pass forward to Edmundo Medina. Edmundo Medina knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Aguilar. Pedro Aguilar directs the ball goalwards with his head. Frederico Marquitos manages to gather it.
32.49
Alberto Caminero flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Suarez collects the pass. Ivan Suarez shoots from outside the area but Frederico Marquitos reads it well. Superb keeping!
33.57
Luis Lopes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eben Dugbatey. Eben Dugbatey knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Giulliano Kuiper.
34.44
Hugo Aguilar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Nunez. Eduardo Nunez lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Aguilar. Hugo Aguilar finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
36.57
Edmundo Medina flicks a high pass forward to Alejandro Rodriguez who brings the ball under control. Alejandro Rodriguez whips in a cross ball towards Edmundo Medina. Edmundo Medina beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
38.04
Eduardo Nunez flicks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Aguilar. Hugo Aguilar knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Frederico Marquitos who gathers it comfortably.
39.05
Hugo Aguilar passes the ball forward to Alejandro Rodriguez. Alejandro Rodriguez whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Nunez. Eduardo Nunez makes a convincing header his aim is horrendously poor!
40.31
Davy Van Der Schaaf threads a neat ball through to Maryn Bourgois. Maryn Bourgois sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Sebastiao Faria.
45.00
Hugo Aguilar flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Rodriguez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alejandro Rodriguez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sevilla FC appear unchanged since the first half. Real Betis Balompié also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Betis Balompié players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Real Betis Balompié kicking off!
47.52
Ricardo Ruiz sees Alejandro Rodriguez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alejandro Rodriguez shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
48.21
Adrian Smaino flicks a high pass forward. Luis Lopes controls it well on his chest. Luis Lopes whips in a cross ball towards Dario Arpinon. Dario Arpinon knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
49.20
Alberto Caminero changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alberto Caminero knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Nunez. Eduardo Nunez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
54.19
Edmundo Medina deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Rodriguez. Alejandro Rodriguez knocks in a cross ball towards Edmundo Medina. Edmundo Medina jumps high and flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.13
Saidu A. Adeshina flicks a high pass forward. Adrian Smaino comfortably collects the pass. Adrian Smaino flicks a high ball forward to Maryn Bourgois who takes it down. Maryn Bourgois lofts in a cross ball towards Dario Arpinon. Dario Arpinon directs the ball goalwards with his head but Sebastiao Faria is on top of his game. He makes it look easy!
60.15
Sevilla FC have made 2 substitutions with Paulo Jesus replacing Maryn Bourgois and Eduardo Hidalgo replacing Eben Dugbatey .
61.20
Alberto Caminero runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alberto Caminero plays a scrappy one-two with Hugo Aguilar and advances towards the goal... Alberto Caminero shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Frederico Marquitos is on top of his game. Fabulous save!
63.16
Davy Van Der Schaaf controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriel Marquez. Gabriel Marquez knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Hidalgo. Eduardo Hidalgo knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Sebastiao Faria!
66.06
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
67.19
Antonio Zubizarreta makes a probing pass to Gabriel Marquez. Gabriel Marquez makes a probing pass to Dario Arpinon. Dario Arpinon whips in a cross ball towards Paulo Jesus. Paulo Jesus outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent block by Roberto Carmona!
71.13
Gabriel Marquez flicks a high pass forward to Paulo Jesus who brings the ball under control. Paulo Jesus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Giulliano Kuiper.
77.45
Davy Van Der Schaaf flicks a high ball forward to Paulo Jesus who takes it down. Paulo Jesus surges forward with the ball. Paulo Jesus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sebastiao Faria who gathers it comfortably.
79.55
Giulliano Kuiper flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Aguilar controls it well on his chest. Hugo Aguilar makes a simple pass to Edmundo Medina. Edmundo Medina finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
81.39
Adrian Smaino hacks Ivan Suarez from behind! The referee calls over Adrian Smaino and warns him to calm down! Ivan Suarez stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.18
Luis Lopes threads a neat ball through to Paulo Jesus. Paulo Jesus finds some space and shoots from distance but Sebastiao Faria is on top of it.
89.19
Pedro Aguilar knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Caminero. Alberto Caminero threads the ball through to Eduardo Nunez but he's offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
8
8
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.8%
53.2%
Play Area
32.5%
46.8%
20.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Maryn Bourgois of Sevilla FC

Match Ratings